Afternoon at Orff: Discover Carl Orff's sound world at COMU Museum

Discover music, experience history: Afternoon at Orff in Dießen

On Wednesday, October 7, 2026, the COMU Carl Orff Museum in Dießen am Ammersee invites you to a special musical afternoon. The event Afternoon at Orff combines a museum tour with lively insights into Carl Orff's creative world and is aimed at younger and older adults.

A delightful experience at the Carl Orff Museum

From 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, the program will guide you through the exhibition at COMU. The museum tour kicks off a six-part series titled Drumming, Singing, Feeling Rhythm. The upcoming dates will focus on communal singing, movement, and rhythmic music-making with Orff instruments.

Experience Orff's sound world up close

Carl Orff's musical thinking integrates language, movement, and rhythm into an immediately accessible stage and sound language. In the museum, this connection is vividly presented: Visitors will discover background information on Orff's work and gain focused access to his music education and artistic development.

Music without prior knowledge

The format is explicitly open to adults with varying musical experiences. Musical prior knowledge is not required. The combination of tour, listening examples, and active engagement creates a relaxed live atmosphere where curiosity and shared experience take center stage.

An afternoon with perspective

The event is held in cooperation with the VHS Ammersee West. Those who attend the kickoff can continue the series with additional dates in October and November, exploring various facets of voice, body, sound, and rhythm.

Conclusion: Encounter Orff's music with all senses

Afternoon at Orff offers an inspiring hour between museum, music history, and active engagement. Visitors can expect a concentrated, accessible insight into Carl Orff's sound world – ideal for anyone who wants to not only hear music but discover it directly.

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• Dießen.de – Afternoon at Orff // Museum Tour
• Region StarnbergAmmersee – Afternoon at Orff
• Carl Orff Museum – Workshops and Courses
• VHS Ammersee West – Culture and Creativity